Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Spring in the Palace

*The night when Ruoxin was brought into the Ministry of Punishment

When she was interrogated, she firmly denied that Concubine Xian had an affair and only said that her master was innocent.

The emperor was anxious for evidence that could strongly prove his childhood sweetheart's innocence, so he ordered an interrogation under torture.

Only then did惢心 realize that people could faint when in extreme pain. However, in this dark and gloomy Ministry of Punishment, fainting was a luxury.

She fainted several times due to the torture, but was quickly awakened by cold water. This happened repeatedly. Although she was still thinking about her flawless master in her mind, her body was already very tired and covered with scars.

"Squeak."

The door of the Prison of the Ministry of Punishment opened.

There were two figures standing at the dark door. Suoxin went to take a look and found that her vision was a little blurry because she had not eaten or drunk anything.

No matter how hard you squint, you can't see clearly.

The two ferocious maids next to them suddenly changed their expressions, from such a hateful look to diligent and fawning. Just by listening to their tone, 惢心 could tell that an important person had come.

Whoever that person is, he is more like a human being than her, a tool to prove someone's innocence.

"Oh my, why are you here? Why did you come to such a damp place? Be careful not to hurt yourself." Nanny Jingqi quickly wiped the blood in her hand behind her back, wanting to give this distinguished lady a good impression.

The blood smeared on their dark blue robes, creating chaotic patterns.

惢心 thought randomly, the clothes of the nanny are the same color as her master. Her blood was smeared on the dark blue clothes, as if it was hanging on the nanny, and it seemed to be spread on Concubine Xian's body, as an embellishment for her.

Tap. Tap.

A person came over, supported by another person. Suo Xin glanced down and stepped into the area illuminated by the dim light. There was a pair of exquisite flower-pot shoes.

They are not horseshoe-soled shoes. The master often wears horseshoe-soled shoes because they are the tallest and allow for an elegant walking posture. They are worn by the most elegant ladies among the noble families. People who are not quiet enough will only sprain their ankles if they wear them.

Looking up, she saw gorgeous and bright clothes. The last glimmer of hope in 惢心's heart was extinguished. Her master would never wear such bright colors when she was frustrated.

Suo Xin felt like crying. Why was she still holding on to such an illusory hope? It was obvious that her master had been under house arrest and was not allowed to leave the Yikun Palace.

How could she let her master risk his life to see her just because she was afraid of the punishment from the Ministry of Punishment?

In fact, even if Ruyi came here in person, it would probably have little effect, because everyone knew that she was not the emperor's favorite concubine.

Without grace, a high position is just a decoration.

Looking up again, there is a face that is somewhat similar to Concubine Xian.

"惢心, don't treat me as your master." Yan Wan covered her lips with a handkerchief and laughed softly.

"How could that be, Concubine Ling. You don't look like our master." Suo Xin lowered her eyes, not wanting such a beautiful and wealthy person to stare at her ugly posture and her embarrassment.

Yes. At this moment,惢心 stopped observing people with her eyes and looked with her heart. Yanwan and Ruyi were only slightly similar in appearance, but they acted differently and had different demeanors.

"惢心, I'll protect her. Whether she says it or not, there is only one thing you have to say, and that is that you are not allowed to torture her again." Yan Wan said sternly, looking at the bleeding wound on惢心's body.

"Anyone who hurts her will be punished by me." Yan Wan looked at the two smart maids indifferently.

They looked at each other hurriedly, "This... then what should we do if the emperor asks about this?"

Jinzhong took back the hand that was supporting Yanwan's arm and said sinisterly, "Madam, don't worry. With our family here, the emperor won't ask about it."

The maids nodded repeatedly and responded submissively. One was the emperor's favorite concubine, and the other was a powerful eunuch beside the emperor. They were powerless and could not resist, so they just obeyed.

"This...are you trying to show your goodwill to Concubine Xian?" One of them probed uncertainly.

Concubine Xian is not that powerful. Concubine Ling is so favored by her, so why bother getting involved in this mess?

"Do you have to control what Concubine Ling does?" Jinzhong glared at the man fiercely, scaring her so much that she immediately lowered her head and never raised it again.

"惢心 has helped me before, so I'm happy to save her today." Yan Wan took two steps forward and took a closer look at惢心's depressed appearance.

The two maids beside them responded in fear, which meant they agreed to Yan Wan's request.

Jinzhong saw through the two people's anxiety and said, "Don't worry, the emperor doesn't want Concubine Xian to have an affair. Suo Xin's testimony is correct. Even if something happens, Concubine Ling will protect you. Similarly, if any news leaks out, we will be the first to kill you."

The two men felt relieved at this and responded quickly. Then they heard Jinzhong say, "Well done, you will definitely be rewarded." Their faces lit up and they waited by the side.

Yan Wan lifted up Ruoxin's chin, looked at her closely, and said to her, "Ruoxin, remember who I am, and remember who saved you."

A faint fragrance filled惢心's nose. She didn't know when, two lines of tears had already flowed down her face, but she didn't say a word.

Yan Wan knew that惢心 was a loyal servant, and she also knew that to destroy a person's loyalty, she had to show her master's cruelty.

"惢心, when you were taken away, Concubine Xian smiled with relief, right?" Yan Wan withdrew her hand.

Jinzhong quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped the tears and sweat off her hands, blowing gently on them as he wiped, and then wiped them again.

Yan Wan glared at him, pulled her hand back, and said, "She doesn't treat you as a human being, but I am willing to give you a chance to be a human being."

"You want to be tortured until your legs are broken, and let Jiang Yubin beg Concubine Yu and Li Yu to save you until his head is broken. Concubine Xian will ignore your and Jiang Yubin's nine clans in exchange for the two of you being Ruyi's slaves forever, and the children you have will also be Ruyi's little slaves."

"Or do you want to be a human being?"

"Whether you do it or not is entirely up to you."

"Don't worry, I don't want you to do anything. As long as you don't die in vain, it's fine." Yan Wan smiled at her.

These words were like nails that pierced into Suo Xin's heart, making her heart bleed and in great pain.

"If Miss惢心 doesn't believe it, just wait and see when Concubine Xian will rescue you and whether Concubine Xian is willing to adopt your child as her adopted son to fulfill your loyalty to her master." Jinzhong added quietly.

"Look again, Concubine Xian cares about you, or she cares more about the help you bring to Jiang Yubin, and whether he can help her give birth to a son."

After Jinzhong finished speaking, Yanwan turned around and the two of them really left.

The door was locked again. The room was still dark and smelled disgusting. What had changed was the attitude of the strange maids.

They quickly untied the chains on Suo Xin, carefully asked her to sit down, and asked her in a flattering manner, "Miss Suo Xin, when you get out, can you say a few good words to Concubine Ling?"

Suo Xin looked at their dark blue clothes. When she got closer, the smell of blood made her want to vomit.